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78R11261 JNC-D
By: Farrar H.R. No. 759
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, The Orange Show
Foundation of Houston has brought folk art to the masses, providing
immeasurable enjoyment to countless Texans and visitors from across
the nation; and
WHEREAS, The aim of the foundation, a nonprofit organization
founded in 1980, is to preserve works of extraordinary imagination
and celebrate the artist in everyone; The Orange Show Foundation
holds the largest database and collection of reference material on
monumental works of self-taught artists and folk art in the
Southwest and offers a diverse schedule of cultural and educational
programs for children and adults; and
WHEREAS, Popular activities hosted by the foundation include
Art Car Weekend, a celebration of decorated automobiles and the
largest event of its kind in the world; Eyeopener Tours,
introducing audiences through group tours to unique people and
places; and the ever-inspiring Orange Show monument, where a
multitude of programs are offered within the confines of an
extraordinary playground of art created by Jefferson Davis
McKissack; and
WHEREAS, With commitment and enthusiasm, The Orange Show
Foundation has pursued a mission to encourage people of all ages to
explore their creativity and broaden their artistic horizons, and
these noble efforts are truly worthy of praise; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commend The Orange Show Foundation for stirring
the collective imagination of the Lone Star State and extend to all
associated with the foundation best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for The Orange Show Foundation as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.